Eastern Africa

About the Delegation

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa fosters positive bilateral business relations between...

Our Regional Presence in Eastern Africa

Regional Presence in Eastern Africa

We offer you a qualified #PartnerforBusiness in five Eastern African countries with the strategic partnerships, presence and stakeholder relationships you will need to be successful in the region.

Kenya

In Kenya, we are your trusted #PartnerforBusiness, offering strategic insights, robust networks, and valuable stakeholder relationships to ensure your success in this dynamic market. Our presence in Kenya empowers you with the local expertise and support needed to thrive in East Africa's leading economy.

Tanzania

Tanzania is a land of opportunity, and we're here to help you harness its potential. As your #PartnerforBusiness, our Dar Es Salaam office is your gateway to the country's vibrant economy. We specialize in connecting you with the right people, resources, and strategies to succeed. Whether you're entering the market for the first time or looking to expand your presence, our local expertise and comprehensive services are designed to support your business every step in Tanzania.

Rwanda

As your Partner for Business in Rwanda, we provide the connections and local knowledge essential for navigating this rapidly evolving market. Our strategic presence in Rwanda ensures you have the tools and partnerships necessary to capitalize on the country's growth and innovation. We are committed to supporting your business ventures in Rwanda and driving your success in this forward-looking economy.

Uganda

In Uganda, we are dedicated to being your #PartnerforBusiness, leveraging our strong local presence to connect you with key stakeholders and opportunities in this vibrant market. With our expertise and extensive networks, we help you navigate the Ugandan business landscape, fostering growth and long-term success in the heart of East Africa

Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, our role as your Partner for Business is to guide you through the complexities of one of Africa's most dynamic and historic markets. We offer unparalleled access to local networks, insights, and strategic partnerships vital for your business success. With our deep understanding of Ethiopia's evolving economic landscape, we help you unlock the potential of this rapidly growing economy, ensuring your business thrives in the Horn of Africa.

News Across Eastern Africa

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Kenya and Uganda Deepen Ties with Eight New Agreements.

On Wednesday, 30th July, Kenya signed eight agreements with Uganda to boost bilateral cooperation during President Yoweri Museveni’s official visit.

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Statement on Tax Measures and Business Licencing Prohibition by Tanzania

The Government of Kenya has noted with concern the imposition of new and discriminatory tax measures by the United Republic of Tanzania, which threaten the regional trade gains.

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Ethiopia and Germany Reaffirm Strategic Partnership Ahead of 2025 Bilateral Negotiations.

Ethiopian and German officials held a high-level meeting to reaffirm their strong partnership and prepare for government-to-government negotiations in November 2025.

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Uganda's Coffee Sector Pushes Toward EUDR Compliance Amid Funding Gaps and Digital Advances.

Uganda Uganda is racing toward the December 31, 2025 deadline for compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR); a requirement for all coffee and other key commodities exported to the EU market to be certified deforestation-free and aligned with sustainability standards.

AHK Eastern Africa - Notice Board

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AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board - No. 23 2025

Stay informed with the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board – your go-to resource for the latest developments shaping the business landscape in Eastern Africa. Here, we bring you timely updates on key economic trends, regulatory changes, major business investments, and trade and industry insights. Discover government policies impacting businesses, significant partnerships between German and Eastern African companies, as well as notable events in the region. Our notice board also highlights infrastructure projects, emerging market opportunities, and sector-specific developments relevant to our growing network. Whether you are looking for new business prospects or staying ahead in a dynamic market, the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board keeps you connected and informed.

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AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board - No. 22 | 2025

Stay informed with the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board – your go-to resource for the latest developments shaping the business landscape in Eastern Africa. Here, we bring you timely updates on key economic trends, regulatory changes, major business investments, and trade and industry insights. Discover government policies impacting businesses, significant partnerships between German and Eastern African companies, as well as notable events in the region. Our notice board also highlights infrastructure projects, emerging market opportunities, and sector-specific developments relevant to our growing network. Whether you are looking for new business prospects or staying ahead in a dynamic market, the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board keeps you connected and informed.

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AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board - No. 21 | 2025

Stay informed with the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board – your go-to resource for the latest developments shaping the business landscape in Eastern Africa. Here, we bring you timely updates on key economic trends, regulatory changes, major business investments, and trade and industry insights. Discover government policies impacting businesses, significant partnerships between German and Eastern African companies, as well as notable events in the region. Our notice board also highlights infrastructure projects, emerging market opportunities, and sector-specific developments relevant to our growing network. Whether you are looking for new business prospects or staying ahead in a dynamic market, the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board keeps you connected and informed.

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AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board - No. 20 | 2025

Stay informed with the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board – your go-to resource for the latest developments shaping the business landscape in Eastern Africa. Here, we bring you timely updates on key economic trends, regulatory changes, major business investments, and trade and industry insights. Discover government policies impacting businesses, significant partnerships between German and Eastern African companies, as well as notable events in the region. Our notice board also highlights infrastructure projects, emerging market opportunities, and sector-specific developments relevant to our growing network. Whether you are looking for new business prospects or staying ahead in a dynamic market, the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board keeps you connected and informed.

AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board - No. 19 | 2025

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AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board I No. 19 I 2025

Stay informed with the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board – your go-to resource for the latest developments shaping the business landscape in Eastern Africa. Here, we bring you timely updates on key economic trends, regulatory changes, major business investments, and trade and industry insights. Discover government policies impacting businesses, significant partnerships between German and Eastern African companies, as well as notable events in the region. Our notice board also highlights infrastructure projects, emerging market opportunities, and sector-specific developments relevant to our growing network. Whether you are looking for new business prospects or staying ahead in a dynamic market, the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board keeps you connected and informed.

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AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board - No. 18 | 2025

Stay informed with the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board – your go-to resource for the latest developments shaping the business landscape in Eastern Africa. Here, we bring you timely updates on key economic trends, regulatory changes, major business investments, and trade and industry insights. Discover government policies impacting businesses, significant partnerships between German and Eastern African companies, as well as notable events in the region. Our notice board also highlights infrastructure projects, emerging market opportunities, and sector-specific developments relevant to our growing network. Whether you are looking for new business prospects or staying ahead in a dynamic market, the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board keeps you connected and informed.

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AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board - No. 17 | 2025.

Stay informed with the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board – your go-to resource for the latest developments shaping the business landscape in Eastern Africa. Here, we bring you timely updates on key economic trends, regulatory changes, major business investments, and trade and industry insights. Discover government policies impacting businesses, significant partnerships between German and Eastern African companies, as well as notable events in the region. Our notice board also highlights infrastructure projects, emerging market opportunities, and sector-specific developments relevant to our growing network. Whether you are looking for new business prospects or staying ahead in a dynamic market, the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board keeps you connected and informed.

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AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board - No. 16 | 2025

Stay informed with the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board – your go-to resource for the latest developments shaping the business landscape in Eastern Africa. Here, we bring you timely updates on key economic trends, regulatory changes, major business investments, and trade and industry insights. Discover government policies impacting businesses, significant partnerships between German and Eastern African companies, as well as notable events in the region. Our notice board also highlights infrastructure projects, emerging market opportunities, and sector-specific developments relevant to our growing network. Whether you are looking for new business prospects or staying ahead in a dynamic market, the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board keeps you connected and informed.

AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board - No. 15 | 2025

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AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board I No. 15 I 2025

Stay informed with the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board – your go-to resource for the latest developments shaping the business landscape in Eastern Africa. Here, we bring you timely updates on key economic trends, regulatory changes, major business investments, and trade and industry insights. Discover government policies impacting businesses, significant partnerships between German and Eastern African companies, as well as notable events in the region. Our notice board also highlights infrastructure projects, emerging market opportunities, and sector-specific developments relevant to our growing network. Whether you are looking for new business prospects or staying ahead in a dynamic market, the AHK Eastern Africa Notice Board keeps you connected and informed.

Latest AHK Eastern Africa News

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Recap: 5th German-African Business Summit (GABS) 2024

Do you remember? From 2 – 4 December 2024, the 5th German-African Business Summit (GABS) 2024 brought together more than 1000 leaders from across Africa and Germany to strengthen economic ties and spark new partnerships.

Doctor - African Skills 4 Germany (AS4G)

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Call for Applications for Registered Nurses

Are you a qualified Nurse in Kenya interested in working and living in Germany? Let's talk!

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Webinar: Uganda's Coffee Sector (Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10:00 CEST/11:00 -13:00 EAT)

The AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa invites you to this timely webinar on Uganda’s coffee sector, changing landscapes, new opportunities.

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German Business Round Table - Ethiopia ( 27 August 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (EAT)

The Ethiopia Desk at AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa invites German company owners and leaders in Ethiopia to join us for an afternoon of dialogue, networking, and collaboration.

Upcoming events

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14th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference in Kampala, Uganda (24–25 September 2025)

AHK Eastern Africa is organising a joint German stand and invites German companies to: Participate or exhibit, Explore sponsorship and branding opportunities and Network with leading players in Uganda’s raw materials sector.

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Delegation Trip of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs to Kenya and Rwanda (September 14. –21. 2025 )

The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy invites you to participate in a high-level delegation trip to Kenya and Rwanda — two of Africa’s most dynamic centres for innovation and digital technology. This journey offers a unique opportunity to explore new markets, build partnerships, and gain insights into the business environments of East Africa. This delegation trip is organised by the State of Bavaria – East Africa Office in Kenya on behalf of the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy

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Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany (05 – 09 October 2025)

AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa, the official partner of Koelnmesse GmbH – organizer of Anuga, invites you to our first exclusive business delegation trip to ANUGA2025, the world’s leading food & beverage trade fair!

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2nd Kenyan - German Labour Mobility Job Fair (Nairobi, Kenya - The Sarit Expo Centre (14. - 15. October 2025)

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa, in collaboration with its service entity AHK Services Limited, is proud to host a dynamic two-day Job Fair designed to connect German companies and German Recruiting companies with Kenya’s skilled workforce.

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Join Our Business Delegation to MEDICA 2025 – Düsseldorf, Germany

Are you a healthcare or medtech professional or company seeking global partnerships, innovation, and growth opportunities? AHK Services Eastern Africa is inviting professionals from across the healthcare ecosystem to be part of a curated business delegation to MEDICA 2025 – the world’s leading trade fair for medical technology and healthcare.

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Raumfahrt: Nachhaltige NewSpace-Lösungen für Afrika

Kenia hat die Stärkung seiner weltraumgestützten Infrastruktur zu einer nationalen Priorität erklärt: eine ideale Gelegenheit für deutsche Unternehmen, ihre innovativen Lösungen in den Bereichen New Space-Technologien und Raumfahrt zu präsentieren. Die Markterschließungsreise nach Nairobi, Kenia, bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, den kenianischen Markt besser kennenzulernen, Geschäftspartnerschaften aufzubauen und Ihre Produkte und Anwendungen einem Fachpublikum vorzustellen.

State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya

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State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya in Kenya visits The African Leadership University, Kigali

Dr. Monika Erath, Representative of the Free State of Bavaria for East Africa, together with George Warutere, Senior Project Manager at AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa, visited The African Leadership University in Kigali on Thursday, 17th July 2025.

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Courtesy Visit to Ojemba Ahead of the Bavarian Business Delegation Trip in September.

Today, the State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya—represented by Dr. Monika Erath, Representative of the Free State of Bavaria for East Africa, and George Warutere, Senior Project Manager at AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa—visited Ojemba in Kigali, Rwanda.

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State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya meets Smart Africa in Kigali, Rwanda.

The State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya—represented by our delegate Dr. Monika Erath, Representative of the Free State of Bavaria for East Africa, and George Warutere, Senior Project Manager at AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa—paid a courtesy visit to the Smart Africa Secretariat in Kigali, Rwanda ahead of the Delegation Trip of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs to Kenya and Rwanda from 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒–𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

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East Africa: A strategic Gateway for East Bavarian Businesses

We are pleased to see growing interest from East Bavarian businesses in this dynamic region. As highlighted by State Secretary Tobias Gotthardt, AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa Managing Director and Representative of the Free State of Bavaria for East Africa, Dr. Monika Erath, and Traugott Horsch of HORSCH Maschinen GmbH during the panel discussion: 𝑆𝑢𝑏-𝑆𝑎ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑛 𝐴𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑎 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑡 – 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡-𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠.

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Annual Conference of the Bavarian Representations Abroad.

Dr. Monika Erath, representative of the State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya at AHK Eastern Africa - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa, participated in the annual conference of the Bavarian Representations abroad.

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Bavarian Representative Office Eastern Africa at AfWA ICE Exhibition 2025

The State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya was represented by our colleague Sarah Reusche at the AfWA ICE Exhibition 2025 in Uganda, a key platform for innovation and collaboration in the water and sanitation sector.

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State of Bavaria East Africa Office in Kenya attends Green Banking Project Lauch by Renewables Academy (RENAC)

The project will train personnel and institutions in Kenya. Bavarian companies with operations in Kenya can have their local personnel trained in the fields of financing Renewable Energy (RE), Energy Efficiency (EE), Green Hydrogen, and storage projects.

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Bavaria Meets East Africa: Exploring Startup Opportunities

On 7th February 2025, our team had the pleasure of hosting Matthias Möbius and Timothy Maenda for an insightful discussion on the startup ecosystem in Kenya, Uganda, and East Africa at large.

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Official Opening of Bavaria’s East Africa Office!

We’re thrilled to announce that last week, the Bavarian Office for East Africa was officially opened by Bavarian Vice Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Tobias Gotthardt who was accompanied by a Bavarian delegation that visited Kenya and Tanzania. The focus of the trip was on environmental technologies and the food industry. The office is located at AHK Eastern Africa and is ready to support Bavarian companies as they connect with local partners and explore the vibrant East African market.